(DotDotNews Report | Reporter Zhang Yunfei) Local enterprise Xlife Robot held a press conference today (13th) to officially announce the introduction of the G1 humanoid robot (named “Bobby”) developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics in China. Hong Kong’s first G1 robot made its debut at the event. Dr. Yesir Cheng, founder of Xlife Robot, stated that he hopes to inject new vitality into Hong Kong’s economy and attract more visitors to the city through the introduction of this robot.
At the press conference, Cheng pointed out that Hong Kong’s current economic environment calls for innovative momentum. He suggested that new elements such as robots can be used to revitalize traditional commercial districts. Robots can be programmed with different movements, such as dancing or role-playing, providing tourists with novel experiences.
At the event, the G1 humanoid robot (Bobby) demonstrated a high degree of interactivity, successfully completing preset actions such as waving and shaking hands, and engaging in simple interactions with the audience.
Additionally, another focal point of the event was the dynamic demonstration of the robot dog. During its first attempt, the robot dog failed to land stably after jumping off a stage approximately one meter high. Following readjustment, the robot dog successfully completed the action in the second round, landing steadily and maintaining its balance.
Cheng stated that this demonstration aimed to highlight the potential of robots in entertainment and commercial applications, and that future efforts will continue to optimize programming and scenario adaptability to achieve deep integration of robots into urban spaces.
During the media interview session, when asked how robots would be used to attract mainland tourists, Cheng revealed plans to introduce differentiated programming—such as K-pop dances or movie character cosplay—to distinguish performances from the typical Chinese-style dances seen on the mainland.
In response to questions regarding robot-related insurance, Cheng candidly noted that no insurance company is currently willing to underwrite accidents involving robots, such as injuries caused by a robot.
Xlife Robot may introduce more robot models in the future and collaborate with local chambers of commerce to expand application scenarios. Cheng emphasized that his goal is not merely hardware sales, but rather transforming robots into a burgeoning momentum for Hong Kong’s economy through programming development and scenario design.
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